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Here Comes Mr. Jordan

1941 · Movie · NR · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · 95% critics

ComedyFantasyRomance

After a mix-up in the afterlife, a boxer is pulled from danger far too soon and can’t return to his own body. Given a new identity in a powerful man’s life, he tries to set things right, keep chasing his dream, and navigate unexpected romance while trouble from the past closes in.

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Details
Years
1941
Release date
1941-08-07
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
94 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
7.0/10 (122 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, old-school fantasy romance with laughs, a touch of crime, and a warm payoff; Not for you if you dislike afterlife mix-ups or talky pacing like in I Married a Witch.

Pros: charming fantasy premise; witty mistaken-identity comedy; strong supporting turns | Cons: talky stretches; a few plot holes; ending feels muddled

Themes

  • angel
  • boxer
  • saxophone
  • reincarnation
  • airplane accident
  • screwball comedy
  • prizefight

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Story · 1942
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1942
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1942 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1942 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1942 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1942 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Story · 1942 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1942 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1942 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Alexander Hall